genericize
UK/dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/
genericize verb: to turn into a genericized trademark.
Verb
genericize (third-person singular simple present genericizes, present participle genericizing, simple past and past participle genericized)
- To turn into a genericized trademark.
- To make generics out of.
- However, the loss of exclusivity of the drugs led the market more genericized, creating a competitive environment for new entrants. For instance, non-benzodiazepines and low dose sedating anti-depressants, still considered as a first line of medication for the insomnia, are facing stiff competition...2020, Insomnia therapeutics Market Analysis, Coherent Insights, Summary
- To make more generic: to be usable in more contexts.
- Synonyms:
- generify
- To make generic, i.e., bland.
Synonyms of genericize
Forms of genericize
| third-person singular present | genericizes |
|---|---|
| present participle | genericizing |
| past participle | genericized |
| past | genericized |
| alternative form | genericise |
Origin of genericize
From generic + -ize.
Words formed from genericize
Questions about genericize
- What does genericize mean?
- Genericize means to turn into a genericized trademark.
- What part of speech is genericize?
- Genericize is a verb.
- How do you pronounce genericize?
- Genericize is pronounced /dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/ (UK).
- What is the past tense of genericize?
- The past tense of genericize is genericized.
Words near genericize in the dictionary
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